How Long Does it Take to Prepare the Perfect First Wedding Dance?

I would venture to say that 80% of couples that want a beautiful first dance have no idea how much time they should dedicate to learning their first dance. How do I know? Because as a wedding dance coordinator at Dance FX Studios, I get asked that question a lot. This is a tricky question to answer because it really varies from couple to couple. There are a few basic guidelines that I recommend for each bride and groom, but there are definitely variables that come into consideration when mapping out your wedding dance lessons.

As a general rule of thumb, we suggest starting your wedding dance preparations around 6-9 months before your wedding day. This time frame can really allow you to invest enough focus and time on your dance while still letting you get all your other planning done. The last thing you want to do is stress about learning your first wedding dance while frantically piecing together the last minute elements of your day. In fact, your first wedding dance should be the least stressful part of your day, as far as we're concerned!

A few other things to consider when you're planning out time for your first dance:

Are you looking for something simple and sweet, or do you want to rock the house with a crazy choreographed routine?

Simpler dances can still take a while if you want it to look natural and smooth, but you definitely need to be prepared for a good chunk of time if you want a showy number. Those viral video wedding dances are awesome, but they can only get that way with some solid practice time with a trained professional.

How many songs do you want to dance to?

The more songs you want, the more time you'll need. This is especially true if you're looking to dance multiple styles of dance. Most songs require different styles of dance, like Country Two Step or Swing dance, so you'll need enough time to learn each dance.

Say you don't have 6 to 9 months to prepare. Can you still have an amazingly beautiful first dance?

Of course! A good wedding dance coordinator should be able to adjust the level of difficulty to the amount of time you have to dedicate. At Dance FX Studios, we have packages as small as 5 hours (for those wedding couples who only have a few days to prepare) and go from there. Whether you have a week or a year, we can work with your schedule to make the perfect dance happen.

Need more answers? If you live in the greater Phoenix area, come join us for a wedding dance consultation! You can meet with one of our incredible instructors who will guide you through the planning process. We help with everything from picking music to making sure the dance you're dreaming of is possible in your dress (bring pictures!). We can even help prepare you for the rest of the night with private social dance lessons. Make your wedding day perfect with a first wedding dance made just for you and then dance the night away!

The Perfect Touch for Your Arizona Wedding!

Calling all brides and grooms! Are you in the middle of planning a wedding here in Phoenix, Arizona? How exciting! Cake tasting, venue viewing and dress and tux shopping are probably on your to-do list, but what about wedding dance lessons? It may not seem as crucial as picking the bouquet or guest list, but it is a very special and important part of your big day. It serves as a gift to you and your guests alike: you and your spouse-to-be will be able to use what you learn in your wedding dance lessons throughout your new lives together, and your guests will enjoy a personal, intimate moment that you have decided to share with them. 

A romantic, elegant or playful first dance is the perfect touch to kick off your reception and set the tone for your party. In the East Valley of Phoenix, Dance FX Studios in Mesa, AZ has choreographed and perfected thousands of first dances over the past 13 years! Whether you are looking for some Country Two Step dance moves to show off at your Country themed wedding or you want a flashy, sexy Argentine Tango dance to impress your guests, Dance FX Studios would love to be a part of your big day. Are you thinking dance lessons would be perfect for you? Here’s what you can do to prepare and get more ideas for your special moment:

1. Contact us at Dance FX Studios today!: Dance FX Studios is located in Mesa, AZ, just off the 101 highway in the Phoenix East Valley. We have proudly choreographed wedding first dances for brides and grooms for over a decade. It would be our pleasure to help you to learn to dance as well! To show you what we can do for you, schedule a wedding dance consultation as soon as possible. We will help you to pick out the perfect music that says what you want to say on your wedding day. From the classic Frank Sinatra tunes to Swing, Salsa, Argentine Tango or an elegant Waltz, we do it all with your personality and vision in mind. We also take note of your venue selection, dress and tux plans, any themes you have in mind and more!

2. Research other wedding dance routines for ideas: Our website or Youtube are both great resources for seeing what you like and what you don’t like in a first dance. Over the years, we have choreographed everything from Bollywood to Gangnam Style and Swing to Tango. Remember that with a customized first dance at Dance FX Studios, the sky is the limit! You can include your entire bridal party or make it special for just the two of you. We really have done it all.

3. Make time to learn to dance!: Be realistic with how long it may take you to learn a new skill that you may not have tried before. If you are looking for a simple, polished first dance, give yourself at least month of lessons a few nights a week. If you’re planning on a customized choreographed dance routine, something that will really blow your friends and family away, give yourself a few months to make sure you a ready to rock it! Dance lessons for couples are a wonderful way to re-connect after a long day of work and during stressful times like planning for a wedding. Give yourselves the gift of dance to see how you can glide into your wedding day with ease.

Set up your wedding dance consultation today at Dance FX Studios to discover how dancing can be the perfect touch to your big day. We will give you a dance to remember and a hobby to enjoy for years to come! Our Wedding Consultation is just $20, and we are sure you will feel confident and at ease when you let us be a part of your wedding. Give us a call at 480.968.6177 or visit us today.